Knob & Tube Wiring – Alpharetta, GA

As there are lots of different types of home wiring, one popular type is the Alpharetta knob & tube wiring. If you are experiencing a problem with yours, then call in the electrical experts that you’ll find at Old-Fashioned Electric. For several years we have been the go-to guys for wiring service like this.

This household wiring type was once very popular in home construction. During the 1880s through the 1940s a lot of homes in the United Sates were built using this wiring. That’s because it had a unique appeal to it and was cutting edge for the time.

There are still homes, in the area, garnished with this wiring type. Lots of older homes have it as they have not been modernized yet. This wiring offer wires anchored by ceramic wires that are insulated. It passes through tubes that are placed in holes in the home. When you start to take notice of these things you can have it replaced with no problem using the locally owned & operated Alpharetta electrician from Old-Fashioned Electric. Our goal is to keep your home safe and free from electrical hazards.

Things to look out for in Alpharetta knob & tube wiring:

Wires touching the insulation

Cracked and split wires

Higher home insurance premiums

Deteriorated wires

As there are many dangers of having this type of wiring in the home, there are also lots of plus sides to it. It may be decades that have gone by, but this wiring is still standing. Older homes that have not yet experienced problems

Benefits of knob & tube wiring:

Has higher current capacity power

Ceramic components have unlimited lifespan

Still found in homes today

Can be replaced easily

If you are experiencing electrical wiring problems, then don’t let them go. Not tending to them will only make matters worse. In fact, they can become a fire hazard without you even knowing about it. This is why you need to have an electrical inspection done yearly.

An electrical safety inspection can alert us to any wiring damages that you may be experiencing. Preventing them will keep the home and your family safe. Don’t fall victim to your home’s electrical wiring. Take care of it by hiring professional electricians.

You’ll learn all the benefits of Alpharetta knob & tube wiring. Contact Old-Fashioned Electric and our electricians will do the work for you. Our electricians are certified and licensed by the state of Georgia. We are also insured for your protection. Schedule your next wiring repair or replacement service with us.

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